In pics: Galway visit patients at Crumlin hospital before All-Ireland homecoming
The Galway ladies' football team visited Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin hospital following their All-Ireland senior championship victory. The team shared the Brendan Martin Cup with patients and staff before heading to a homecoming celebration at Tuam Stadium.
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THE CELEBRATIONS CONTINUED for the All-Ireland senior champions Galway today as they visited the patients and staff at Children’s Health Ireland [CHI] Crumlin hospital.
Galway ended a 22-year wait for the Brendan Martin Cup after a dramatic victory over Kerry on Sunday.
There were joyous scenes today at Crumlin hospital when members of the team called in before arriving back home to a hero’s welcome at Tuam Stadium later in the evening.
The Galway team with the staff at Crumlin hospital. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO
Sadie Joyce pictured with Olivia Divilly and Kate Geraghty. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO
Lily Bracken holding the Brendan Martin Cup. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO
Cathal Dunbar with his Mum and the Brendan Martin Cup. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO
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